Sat, May 22, 2027

Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Columbus, MI

Opens Jan 1, 2027Annual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Apr 19, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The course runs entirely on grass and dirt trails through Columbus County Park. Tree roots and rocks turn up underfoot, there is one noticeable climb and descent, and wet weather can leave things muddy. Dogs on leashes are welcome alongside you, which shapes the feel of the morning. The race benefits animal rescues and was started to honor a specific person's love of animals.

Check-in runs the morning of the race before the start. After finishing, there are water and snacks from a local real estate team, and cupcakes on hand to mark the occasion. Runners who bring pet food, treats, or supplies earn entries into a prize drawing held after awards.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

93finishers

20:23winner

46:35median

1:17:26cutoff

Top 3: Preston Corneillie (20:23) · Michael Schmille (23:06) · Jason McMullen (24:48)

The Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles5/22/2027 10:15$30

1 Mile5/22/2027 10:25$25

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Common Questions About the Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 46:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (93 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:23 while the median finisher took 46:35. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.